Staffing
There is 24 hour staffing with supporting staff chosen for their aptitude and attitude, as much as their experience. Our Deputy Manager has a Level 3 SVQ in care and is registered with the SSSC. She has years of experience in caring for the elderly. Our Assistant Deputy manager has a nurses qualification and is also registered with the SSSC. We have other staff members with Level 2 SVQ in Care. We also have other Nurses working part time with us. We have a waking care assistant on duty throughout the night. Our Head Care Assistant has an HNC in Social Care. Other staff members undertake various training courses, such as; SVQ training, fire safety, food hygiene and manual handling.
Food & Nutrition
Meals are on the main homemade and we
use the highest quality fresh produce from local suppliers.
Our
main suppliers are as follows:
Butchery & General Goods:
Costco UK & Booker Wholesale
www.costco.co.uk
www.booker.co.uk
H.M. Sheridan Ltd, Ballater.
www.hmsheridan.co.uk
Fish:
Merchant & Reid Fishmerchant
Fruit & Veg: George
Sim & Son
www.simsfruit.com
Milk & Eggs: Graham's Dairies
www.grahamsfamilydairy.com
Nutritional Assessment
We use the MUST Screening Tool to
identify malnutrition early so as to maximise Residents
health and wellbeing.
This is
carried out monthly in accordance with the screening
tool. We have regular contact with Communtiy Dietiticans.
Residents
Residents are welcome to bring small furniture pieces and
other possessions. Residents usually choose to bring a portable
television for their room. Private telephones may be installed
at the residents' expense, although all rooms are fitted with
telephone points. There are no visiting restrictions, and
there is ample car parking facilities to the front. Residents
are also encouraged to retain friendships, hobbies and interests,
whenever possible.
Library
The Mobile Library of Aberdeen City Council visits regularly
and, on admission, Residents may apply to the Council for
membership of this service.
Chiropody
We have a Private Foot Care Practitioner who visits the Home periodically. If you need a Private Podiatrist this can be arranged and they can undertake a Home visit. Some Residents still have NHS Podiatry appointments, but you would need to attend Airyhall Clinic for these.
Hairdresser
Ashley House has its own hairdresser who visits on a weekly
basis. Current charges are available on request.
Pets
We welcome pets as visitors only.
Insurance
Residents' effects are insured for £500 per person,
however Residents are welcome to take out further insurance
cover should they wish.
General Practitioner (GP)
Residents are welcome to continue with their own GP, however
should this not be possible due to locality, we can recommend
a GP for you. We are now aligned to Carden Medical
Centre - www.cardenmedical.com who would happily register you at their Practice.
Newspapers
A complimentary daily newspaper is provided.
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